Prescott Community Center

Create a vibrant, playful octopus painting with Alcohol Inks! This class is for those who have completed the Alcohol Ink Painting (for Beginners) workshop or have experience with Alcohol Ink. Come ready to play, experiment, let the colors flow, and be amazed. **Prerequisite: You must have taken the Alcohol Ink Painting (for Beginners) workshop.** Workshop $40 | Material fee $30

Prescott Art instructor A.B. Williams premiered her solo exhibition, “Of Human, By Human – Figurative Art in the Era of AI,” at Gallery Marquee in Fitchburg this past fall. Now available online through the artist’s website, the show explores the intersection of technology and art through both traditional paintings and AI-generated works. In this workshop, A.B. and her partner, Gustavo, a researcher in Natural Language Processing (NLP), will discuss AI image generation and its influence on the traditional art landscape and human representation. A.B. will address questions and concerns about the manipulation of the human figure, the ethics of AI model training, and the development of several pieces featured in the exhibition. Gustavo will offer an accessible explanation of how generative models are trained and common misconceptions surrounding AI. Together, they will compare traditional and AI-generated artworks, inviting participants to consider how generative AI is shaping human creativity, understanding, and identity.

Very cool and hot! Join us for a Glass Blowing class at New Temple Glassworks, newtempleglassworks.com, in Temple, New Hampshire in the beautiful Monadnock region (approximately 40 minutes from Groton). Up to 6 people for this group lesson. The New Temple Glassworks offers the following classes: Blow your own glass ornament – $40 Make your own glass flower – $40 Make your own glass paperweight – $65 Blow your own glass pumpkin – $65 Blow your own drinking glass – $65 Blow your own vase – $95 **A $20 registration fee is added on at time of payment. The item you register to make is the item you will make during the glass blowing class. You are only allowed to make one item during the two-hour class.** All classes include instruction, assistance, tools, color, and safety equipment. Please note that anything made in the hot shop must be annealed (cooled slowly) before it can be picked up or shipped. All the work will be delivered to the Prescott Community Center for pickup. Prescott will notify you when your class item is ready for pick up. During the lesson, you will be working in a fast-paced, hot environment, so dress appropriately. Please wear cotton or other non-flammable cloth (i.e. avoid synthetic material, fringe, etc.) Closed-toe shoes only. Students must be 12 years of age or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. March 28 Class - Registration closes March 14, 2026 April 25 Class - Registration closes April 11, 2026 No refunds will be given a week or less before the class. Here is what they are saying about New Temple Glassworks Glass Blowing Class: "Had a lot of fun and it was so interesting to watch the process." "The final product was beautiful (a drinking glass). Can't believe that we made them! The instructors/owners were great and very helpful. We would definitely do it again!" "Excellent instruction and instructors. Very fun! Lovely glass items. This was a great class!" "Very well run and knowledgeable. Informative, hands on and fun experience! The owners were excellent. They were helpful and kind. The location was the perfect workshop." "It was a VERY fun adventure, and Colleen and Gary are wonderful, patient teachers who set participants up for success. It was also fun watching other participants make various things. I REALLY enjoyed the afternoon!" "I enjoyed meeting and talking with my fellow students, and learning the process together. the teachers were clear and thorough in their instructions. I’m looking forward to picking up my finished pumpkin today." "The instructors were patient, attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable. The class was a great introduction to glass blowing!"

Create your own hand-painted chiffon scarf using fabric-friendly liquid paints that can be easily heat-set with an iron. Learn how to paint in a loose, flowing, watercolor style that celebrates transparency, light, and natural beauty. Workshop $50 | Material fee $15

Join us to paint silk scarves with alcohol ink! Dana Haigh will teach techniques to make vibrantly patterned scarves using inks and isopropyl alcohol. Everyone will create two scarves of their own to take home. No experience necessary! Class $40 | Material Fee $35 Here is what they are saying about Dana's Class: "This was such an incredible class! The group was creative, mutually supportive, and fun-loving. I leaned skills that, with just a few supplies, I’ll be able to use and build upon. And the instructor, Dana Haigh, was absolutely wonderful! Thank you Prescott for making the class happen!" "Instructor is knowledgeable and friendly. Dana made it inviting and encouraged creativity. Participants were also super friendly. Great class size." "I loved working on the scarves and being creative with it. It was fun and I would suggest this class to a friend!"